Nigeria, April 2 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is contemplating resigning from his position.

The speculation stemmed from a report by Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, which claimed that uncertainty over Nigeria's FIFA World Cup qualification had caused Chelle to reconsider his future.

Mr Obayiuwana stated: "Eric Chelle is considering terminating his contract as Super Eagles manager. Sources within the NFF say that uncertainty over his fate beyond the FIFA World Cup qualifying series has led to a dramatic change of heart. The NFF will hold a crisis meeting to address the matter."

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